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Galleria Alberto Sordi
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Galleria Alberto Sordi

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Step into Galleria Alberto Sordi, a soaring Art Nouveau arcade just off Piazza Colonna. Wander beneath the glass-and-iron dome and stained-glass details while browsing mainstream fashion and lifestyle stores in this easy, air-conditioned central Rome detour.

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Reasons to go

  • The arcade dates to the early 1900s and features a glass-and-iron dome with stained-glass detailing.
  • It's named after Alberto Sordi, the iconic Roman actor.
  • It sits just off Piazza Colonna, a short walk from the Trevi Fountain.
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Full description

Just off Piazza Colonna in the heart of Rome, Galleria Alberto Sordi occupies a grand early-1900s arcade with a soaring glass-and-iron dome and ornate stained-glass details, now home to a mix of mainstream fashion chains and lifestyle shops. Its high must-see, culture, and near-perfect aesthetic scores reflect a building valued as much for its architecture as for its retail, and reviewers consistently describe stepping inside as an architectural highlight worth pausing for regardless of shopping plans.

The gallery's central location makes it an easy, air-conditioned detour between other central Rome sights. It suits a brief architectural stop paired with practical shopping.

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Address

P.za Colonna, 00187 Roma RM, Italy · Colonna
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

  • Look up at the glass dome and stained-glass details, which reviewers rate as the real highlight
  • treat it as a convenient stop for mainstream shopping while sightseeing nearby Piazza Colonna
  • visit briefly, since 30 minutes is enough to see the highlights.
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Reviews

Galleria Alberto Sordi...... Great place to take a break after Fontana di Trevi. We had lunch at the Antica Foccaceria S Francesco and enjoyed very much the food there. Highly recommended

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Gonzalo Gonzalez

3/5

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